PHIL COLLINS :
Rick Barraclough :
".....'There is a fine line between genius and insanity' (Oscar Levant 1906-1972). James Sanger is one of the few people I know of who can genuinely occupy both these states at the same time. He's like a musical snake, slithering over that fine line, towards the place we are all secretly trying to find. When he comes back, his work is dangerously original, he creates soundscapes which are truly out of this world. He has the incredible gift of being able to transport the listener to their own 'special place' I find him an inspiration...."
siobhan donaghy :
"Having been in a band which has worked with many producers I have to say that James' style of production is completely unique. He takes responsibility to see things through entirely on his shoulders. From the first time we spoke on the phone, James was already pitching to me his vision of what my new sound should be. I once heard a quote which was that "The true definition of success is to keep the goal intact" James has not only succeeded in this sense but also we are in the middle of making the most beautiful, honest and exciting record I have ever heard. It's a real pleasure working with him."
MY ARCHITECTs :
"James created, essentially, another world and filled it with experimentation without distraction in his studio crammed with keyboards, instruments and other musical devices from all corners of the globe. We saw how far the arrangements could go. James had believed in us and generously invested time and money and lots of energy in making it all work. In the end we walked away with a releasable album and some wild stories to boot!"
Rubylux
"We spent 6 amazing months with James creating an album and 'vibe' together that we are all truly proud of. The unique productions and sounds we made with James have propelled us forward in our career and continue to do so. James is always committed to doing the best for each individual song and has a truly unorthodox, inspiring style of presenting them. He certainly opened our eyes to a whole new world of production that we hadn't encountered before, and he taught us a huge amount in our time at Vibey Studios for which we are eternally grateful."
"James Sanger came highly recommended to me when I was looking for a little programming 'pizzazz' for my latest album 'Testify'
He is an incredibly inventive guy, who'll beaver away at songs, in this instance, in a grand old house in France, locked away at his own suggestion, and then eventually when he opens his door.... the sunlight rushing in like Dracula's coffin being opened, he offers you his work.
If you have any problem, slight or otherwise, with what he's done, he'll bin it ... and start again.
Working with him, I was struck by his completely selfless attitude. He does what he does and if you can't use it he bears no grudges. sometimes it may be a flurry of strings..or an explosion... he puts it all out there and you choose what 'colour' you like. This attitude is unique in my experience. He is there to serve the song and offer his take on it, after that it's up to you. Plus he's good value for money round the dinner table !!!
We're going to be working together and that can't be bad can it ?"
Phil Collins.
